Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Heights Happenings

Friday, October 30, 11:30am: Houston Heights Woman's Club Luncheon

Bats, Rats, Cats? Nah ... It’s Witches who rule! The Houston Heights Woman’s Club will hold its First Annual Witches Luncheon on Friday, October 30. The location will be the new restaurant at 1001 Studewood (the former Bedford Restaurant, now under new ownership).

Spirits will flow at 11:30 AM. Edibles (no one you know) served at Noon. Member price is $35; Non-Members $40. Cash Bar. Cauldron Awards: Good Witch and Bad Witch, Best Witch Hat/Outfit, Door Prize from Oolala!

Learn about your Heights Urban Forest. Pick up treats and learn about the tricks for living in tandem with trees, as well as bird, butterfly, and vegetable gardening. Heights families & neighbors are invited!

I am going to show my really geeky side here and say I AM SO EXCITED FOR THE CENSUS!! I love statistics and the Heights is going to see some cool changes in its demographics since 2000. As a mom, a headcount of families is the big one I am excited for.

Every 10 years the U.S. Constitution calls for a census count of all persons living in the United States.The Census is Based on census numbers, nearly $400 billion of federal resources are allocated annually to states, communities, and community-based organizations.

Gather the goblins for a free family event at The Galleria's Nordstrom wing

Enjoy family entertainment, trick or treating at participating retailer doors, face painting, magic shows and more in a safe and fun environment. Don’t miss the spooky, 34-foot spider hanging over the ice rink.

Additional activities include:- More than 100 retailers will provide candy to trick-or-treaters- Polar Ice will offer free skate rentals for children dressed in costumes- Picture People will offer free family photos against a harvest-themed background

COST: FREE

On site contact:Nicole Davis, Director of Mall Marketing, The Galleria(713) 966-3525

Tuesday, November 17, 7:30 pm: Virtuosos at The Menil Collection

Three virtuosos perform solo works by major contemporary composers, including a major new piano work inspired by the great paintings of American artist Cy Twombly. Australian composer Liza Lim, known for the visceral energy and vibrant color of hercompositions, is winner of Australia's most prestigious composition prize and recipient of commissions from such ensembles as the Los Angeles Philharmonic and BBC Symphony. Nominated for a 2008 Grammy Award, the brilliant Avery Fisher prize-winning violinist Jennifer Koh and acclaimed Moores School of Music saxophonist Valerie Vidal make their Da Camera debuts.